When I pray in the spirit, how do I know my prayers are answered?
I think you would know your prayer(s) are answered if you prayed for something specific, such as a healing from sickness; a particular home/job; or of an...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What does it mean to be chastened? How does God chasten us?
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Since we will have to agree to disagree, this will be my final comment. You say “If faith was a gift from God for salvation, everyone would be saved.” The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is Nehustan in the Bible?
Nehustan (or Nehushtan) (meaning "thing of brass" or "thing of bronze") was the name given to the metallic likeness of a serpent mounted on a pole. In...
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John Appelt
Why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch him after the resurrection?
The words of Jesus, John 20:17, to Mary Magdalene seem strange. Some believe He was telling her to not to keep holding/clinging on to Him. But that cannot be...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the "great sin" that Jeroboam caused Israel to commit? (2 Kings 17:21)
After the death of Solomon, Solomon's son Rehoboam announced his intention to continue the oppressive practices that had characterized the later years of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of synergism?
By my understanding, synergism in a theological context is a belief or teaching that God and humans both play a part in salvation. This is opposed to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about syncretism?
In 2 Kings 17:40 the narrative about Israel (Samaria) closes with a tragic comment about syncretistic worship, indicating that it became the norm for...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God love everyone or just Christians?
John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that HE gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, that WHOSOEVER, believeth in Him, should not perish, but HAVE EVERLASTING...
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Paul Ebs
What is meant by "what is coming on the world" in Luke 21:26?
Firstly, Emo Tenorio, that is literally one of the best responses I've seen to such a question. Secondly, we're now 6 years on from this post and I'd say we...
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What is the Baptist Church, and what do Baptists believe?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When was Gilgal first mentioned in the Bible?
As far as I am aware, the very first mention of Gilgal (which might mean either "rolling away" -- since it was where the Israelites were circumcised after...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is New Testament theology?
New Testament theology deals with such things as the Law, that God gave it to point out the sinfulness of man (Rom 3:19-20; Romans 3:19 - 20; “No One Is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the Worldwide English (New Testament) (WE)?
I like the WE translation of the New Testament because it is easy to remember and cite. Instead of writing out the whole Worldwide English (New Testament), I...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be chastened? How does God chasten us?
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If faith was a gift from God for salvation, everyone would be saved. First Timothy 2:4. It is Gods will that everyone believe the gospel, First Corinthians...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God love everyone or just Christians?
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John 3:16 For God so loved the world that HE gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, that WHOSOEVER believeth in Him, should not perish, but HAVE EVERLASTING...
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John Appelt
What does "the day of the Lord" in Thessalonians refer to?
“The day of the Lord” is a common phrase of a period of time of God’s judgment of sin. It is never a time of blessing, but always a time of vengeance,...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What does it mean to be chastened? How does God chasten us?
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You say “John 12:32 Jesus said, if I be lifted up will draw all men to be saved.” Some English translations render it this way; “when I am lifted up” (NIV,...
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Why do so many Christians not have a consistently biblical worldview?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God forgive big sins? Will God forgive a murderer?
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A saved believer cannot commit the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Believers are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians 1:13-14. We are...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the Gutenberg Bible and why is it famous?
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Excellent information here, Tim! Thanks! It's practical, too!
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Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
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What is the Worldwide English (New Testament) (WE)?
Although I have not had personal experience with the particular translation of the New Testament that the question is asking about, my understanding is that...
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Patricia Robinson
What does it mean to “guard your eargate”?
Shalom! Our Scripture study teacher just spoke on this topic last night! She quoted brother Messer who said, "What we hear, we will repeat." She explained...
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Ephraim Ojima
Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?
In my opinion, though as someone pointed out that “us” and “our” were not in the original text, but I believe God allowed it in recent translations to...
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Robyn Bray
What was the 'image of Artemis' that fell down from heaven in Acts 19?
The new space program and its ships are called "Artemis. " Our original space program was called "Apollo," named after Artemis' twin brother. The term...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be chastened? How does God chasten us?
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John 12:32 Jesus said, if I be lifted up will draw all men to be saved. Faith is not a work. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through FAITH, and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we grow in generosity?
It's a matter of moving away from a self-centered mindset. Nothing that any of us has is truly ours. Everything is a gift from God, to be used for His...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about thankfulness/gratitude?
Jesus healed 10 leapers. Only one came back to thank Him. Were the other nine healed? Yes. So are we healed whether we are thankful or not. The GIFT of God...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why was it wrong for the king to strike the ground only three times?
Great question, Samuel! Elisha is angry that Jehoash struck the floor only three times instead of five or six times. Now the king will have only three...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is our Paraclete?
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AMEN James!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How did the Spirit of the Lord begin to stir Samson? (13:25)
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Tim, you point out something worth thinking on: Judges 13:25 tells us "the Spirit of God began to stir him... end of chapter 13. Then Judges 14:1 (the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did the Lord Jesus say that the Holy Spirit will not speak by his own will in John 16:13?
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Jesus was testifying to the oneness of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit is our Teacher and our Guide. He teaches us the truth of the gospel of the Christ. Jesus...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the bible say about the defeat of death?
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No, not yet at least.
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did the Lord Jesus say that the Holy Spirit will not speak by his own will in John 16:13?
God has a time clock! Ecclesiastes 3:1: there is a time for everything. In Genesis 1:2: the Holy Spirit moves at God's instruction. Isaiah 42:1: "Behold My...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the Gutenberg Bible and why is it famous?
The Gutenberg Bible (named for the printer Johannes Gutenberg) is famous because it was one of the earliest publications produced (in the 1400's) with the...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What does it mean to be chastened? How does God chasten us?
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We agree faith is not a work. Since we cannot earn faith, it means we can only acquire faith if it is being freely offered to us for nothing in return. Since...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the bible say about the defeat of death?
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Have you had this experience?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is Christian doctrine so divisive?
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Donna Murray, I believe the "evening and morning was the first day" reference isn't there to prove anything about a "24 hr day." The Sun wasn't in the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What were the different missionary journeys of Paul?
MISSIONARY JOURNEYS OF PAUL First Acts 13:1 - 14:28 Second Acts 15:36--18:22 Third Acts 18:23--21:16
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did the Lord Jesus say that the Holy Spirit will not speak by his own will in John 16:13?
The phrase “He [the Spirit] shall not speak of himself” (John 16:13) does not mean that the Spirit never refers to Himself, for when He wrote the Bible, the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why don't Christians fast the same as Muslims?
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My wife Faye and I fasted every Wednesday for about 2 years. Then it started to feel like a ritual so we quit. For me, it was really good. (I never try to...